HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

If a homeowner falls behind on their mortgage payments, a short sale is one potential way of correcting course. That being said, the home purchase process is a lot more complicated and drawn out with a short sale because it all hinges on the oversight and approval of a third party: the mortgage lender.

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Point2Homes

DECEMBER 8, 2020

But, what does contingent mean and how does it affect your purchase? A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. However, before the sale can go to closing, certain contingencies must be met. Contingent Statuses. A backup offer is not uncommon in real estate sales. No Showings.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

There’s a house for sale that you want to buy. Out of the delayed contracts, the most common causes were financing issues (37%), followed by appraisal issues (18%) and inspection issues (16%). For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. Easy, right?

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

These conditions are known as contingencies, which is where the term “active contingent” comes from. Many offers contain contingencies. In May 2020, 76% of closed sales contained purchase contingencies, a survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) found. Inspection contingencies.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

So what are the contract stipulations that put a listing into that “Contingent” stage, and how common is it for a property to hang in closing limbo? Here are 5 common contingencies in real estate contracts: Inspection contingency A buyer and their lender understandably want a home inspection to make sure they’re not investing in a lemon.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

You can avoid getting into this situation by avoiding making other big purchases or applying for other loans once you are approved for a mortgage and under contract. First, when deciding to purchase a home, you’ll naturally try to make sure you’re at a stable point in your career. What can go wrong on the buyer’s side at closing.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Because the stakes are high when it comes to property transactions, contingencies are written into the purchase agreement , and in most cases, action must be taken toward satisfying those contingencies within a certain time frame. As you’d likely imagine, some contingencies are negotiable, while others simply are not.

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